Finding Out exactly what model my van is

Stinky · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:39

Hi all.

buying a Transporter t28 2.5TDI SWB P/Van on tuesday

just sorting the insurance now and they give me options of the 85bhp / 102bhp / 120bhp or 174bhp to choice from.

The V5 doesn't say what exactly :s the owner says its 88bhp which obviously doesn't fit. says he doesn't think its the 85bhp

if i was to put 88bhp is it really going to make a difference in a claim if it happens to be the 102?

any ways i can find out??

cheers all

whitecrook · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:42

Stinky said:
if i was to put 88bhp is it really going to make a difference in a claim if it happens to be the 102?

how will they determine that?

PMKeates · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:46

I think the 85 PS was the 1.9 TDI, and the 2.5 TDI is 88 PS.

Rich1988 · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:46

the 85bhp is what i have in the shape of the 1.9 tdi T30, your 2.5 is 88 I believe

eatcustard · 15 Mar 2010 at 07:33

What year is the van.

or even ask at the main dealers (you may need the Vin No)

If its the unreliable T5 this may help for engine size
2003-2009 years
* 1.9L 4 cylinder TDI producing 62kW / 84 bhp & 200Nm of torque.
* 1.9L 4 cylinder TDI producing 75kW / 102 bhp & 250Nm of torque.
* 2.5L 5 cylinder TDI producing 96kW / 130 bhp & 340Nm of torque.
* 2.5L 5 cylinder TDI producing 128kW / 174 bhp & 400Nm of torque.

Stinky · 15 Mar 2010 at 08:24

eatcustard said:
What year is the van.

or even ask at the main dealers (you may need the Vin No)

If its the unreliable T5 this may help for engine size
2003-2009 years
* 1.9L 4 cylinder TDI producing 62kW / 84 bhp & 200Nm of torque.
* 1.9L 4 cylinder TDI producing 75kW / 102 bhp & 250Nm of torque.
* 2.5L 5 cylinder TDI producing 96kW / 130 bhp & 340Nm of torque.
* 2.5L 5 cylinder TDI producing 128kW / 174 bhp & 400Nm of torque.

its 2003 t4 not the t5

also trying to find out its value to make sure im not being ripped off lol 97000miles lots of history spanking new cambelt.

88hbp isnt an option on the insurance thing

eatcustard · 15 Mar 2010 at 08:26

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Transporter_(T4)

use above link then look for engine code

then join www.brick-yard.co.uk

Stinky · 15 Mar 2010 at 08:32

2.5 TDI AJT; AYY inline-5 SOHC 10v 2,461 cc (150.2 cu in) 88 PS (65 kW; 87 bhp) @ 4,500 195 N·m (144 ft·lbf) @ 2,000 1998-2003

looks like its that one as it has the BLUE i after it. but 88bhp isnt an option according to them lol

eatcustard · 15 Mar 2010 at 09:36

Ring them up.

I use Glynwood.com for my Camper van

Stinky · 15 Mar 2010 at 13:26

It's only standard van! They want me to phone a £ a minute number if I can away with it I'd rather do it all online rather than ended up on hold for £20

eatcustard · 15 Mar 2010 at 13:31

Gave you duff website

http://www.glynwood.co.uk/
I pay £200 for my camper with them

paradigm · 15 Mar 2010 at 14:33

Stinky said:
88bhp isnt an option according to them lol

That's good, but 88PS is approximately 85BHP.

1PS != 1BHP.

Stinky · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:31

85 would be right then! Cheaper insurance to

anyone know what this van is roughly worth?? It's up for 6995

thepeteh · 15 Mar 2010 at 17:58

seems rather steep to me?

Meatball · 15 Mar 2010 at 18:14

Stinky said:
It's only standard van! They want me to phone a £ a minute number if I can away with it I'd rather do it all online rather than ended up on hold for £20

You have EMail

Stinky · 15 Mar 2010 at 19:57

thepeteh said:
seems rather steep to me?

I'm paying 6400

Unfortunatly I need one by Wednesday and this seems to be the best locally!

thecremeegg · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:05

Not knowing much about vans, how come they have such low power outputs for the engine size? I mean my little clio has only a few bhp less than the vans talked about and I wouldnt call it fast

MrKnifey · 15 Mar 2010 at 20:06

Prices for Transporters has gone up loads, however i paid £7k for an 04 plate T5 1.9TDI 104psi, fully loaded with extras! Good way to tell if its 88 or 104 is by checking if it has an intercooler on top of the engine.. If it does its 104. Try adrian flux for insurance too.. Im insured with them on my new T5, fully comp, 4 years no claims, £450.